Stingray

Men's Size Chart (Regular Fit)

Regular Fit

Middle-of-the-road comfort for all-purpose riding. Not too tight or too loose - just right for most cyclists in most conditions.

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Height

163 - 172 cm5’ 4” - 5’ 8”

169 - 178 cm5’ 6” - 5’ 10”

175 - 185 cm5’ 9” - 6’ 1”

183 - 191 cm6’ 0” - 6’ 3”

Chest

91 - 97 cm36” - 38”

98 - 104 cm39 - 41”

105 - 111 cm42 - 44”

112 - 118 cm44 - 46”

Waist

73 - 79 cm29 - 31”

80 - 86 cm32 - 34”

87 - 93 cm35 - 37”

94 - 100 cm37 - 39”

Hips

87 - 95 cm34 - 37”

96 - 103 cm38 - 41”

104 - 111 cm41 - 44”

112 - 120 cm44 - 47”

The chart is a guide only. If you fall in-between sizes, the right size for you will depend on your body shape and how loose or tight you like to wear your clothes. It's no hassle to swap an item, if your first choice is not the best fit.

$119.00 NZD

Colour

Azure Blue

Charcoal

Size

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Qty

This colour/size is temporarily out of stock. We're making some as fast as we can. For orders placed today we'll aim to get one to you in 2-3 weeks. If you can't wait that long then perhaps consider another colour (if available).

Sweating it out on a backcountry epic or zooming around the hills on a balmy summer evening. The Stingray delivers hot-weather cycling performance without requiring you to squeeze into a body-hugging mobile billboard.

A lightweight summer fabric packed with technology to keep you cool and dry as. The bi-component knit backs a sharp-looking polyester outer with a smooth layer of nano-charcoal polyester against your skin. Nano-charcoal disperses sweat to accelerate evaporation and is naturally anti-microbial to fight nasty smells. The fabric dries at the speed of light - great when reduced to hand washing on tour - and even performs its quick-drying magic in the wet under a rain jacket.

HyperActive's UPF 50+ rating extends your no-burn time by 50 times over bare skin. Designs with a stand-up collar and long sleeves maximise protection from the sun's UV rays. Yank 'em up if it gets too stifling.

Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system - holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them.

The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation.

Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.

Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.

Fabric softener and stuff containing it like wool wash destroys the water repellent finish on waterproof and water resistant fabrics, and can cause colours to run.

As a rule of thumb, a product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like Ecover, Ecostore, Earthwiseor Aware.

Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.

Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast so hanging on the line or drooping over the bedpost is generally the best option. High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot. A lap in the dryer is recommended for your rain jacket, after it has dried on the line, as it helps recharge its water repellent finish.

I had 2 pair with me at TA2020 and they did the job admirably. Plus my Stormtrooper, socks, cycle gloves, and 2 tops, all made by Groundeffect. Lots of other were wearing your gear too. That's cause it's good. I got told to go home at Fox on the 23rd by Jacinda. No problem here. I shall have to get a faster bike for next time. See you in 2022.

I purchased a new blue Stingray top after the old one wore out after about 15 years. It's as good as ever and the loose fit is better for the Queensland summers (I also have the closer fitting Road Rage top). I only wish they came in the original orange and yellow instead of the blue and black (?!).